Japan to counter FX volatility with intervention, says official

High swings are damaging the economy, says finance ministry's Kanda

20231019 kanda masato

"Foreign exchange rates should move in a stable manner in line with economic fundamentals," said Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

MITSURU OBE, Nikkei Asia chief business news correspondent

TOKYO -- Japan's top currency official said on Thursday that the government is prepared to intervene in the currency market if it detects an excessive swing in exchange rates, in a fresh warning to investors trying to test the yen's downside.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.